Houston Grand Opera

REMINDER - Deadline for both applicants and references is September 26, 2014. To keep in touch with developments, please join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/hgostudio. Thank you for applying to HGO Studio.

References

Three recommendations are required: ONE from your current/most recent primary teacher and TWO from established music professionals. Please request these NOW as the deadline for receipt of references is September 26, 2014.

Languages - indicate languages you have studied grammatically and the length of your study in years.

English*

Italian:*

German*

French:*

Spanish*

Other languages studied (and for how long):

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Roles

OPERATIC COACHING OR CONDUCTING EXPERIENCE*

Include musical theater or oratorio work, if any*:(All fields must be completed. Use N/A where necessary. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION)

Role 1

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Role 2

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Role 3

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Role 4

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Role 5

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Role 6

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Role 7

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Role 8

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Role 9

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Role 10

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Repertoire

Each pianist should prepare the following for their audition:

A solo piece of no more than six minutes duration, to be performed from memory

The opening trios of Così fan tutte (#1-#3, including recitatives)

AND “Here I Stand” from The Rake’s Progress

In addition, each pianist must offer:

EITHERTosca Act 1 ORMadama Butterfly Act 1

EITHERLe nozze di Figaro Act 2 finale ORCosì fan tutte Act 1 finale

TWO of the following:

"Du bist der Lenz" from Die Walküre

Composer's Aria, "Sein wir wieder gut," from Ariadne auf Naxos

"Mab, la reine des mensonges" from Roméo et Juliette

"Cortigiani, vil razza dannata" from Rigoletto

You should be prepared to play and sing all selections, and you may be asked to conduct as well.

You will be asked to sight-read, and there will be a brief interview with the audition panel.

We ask that you submit your chosen solo piece and operatic excerpts on your application, but you may substitute a different piece or excerpt at your audition if you wish.

Solo piece*

Operatic excerpt*

Number of selections required: 1.

Tosca Act 1

Madama Butterfly Act 1

Mozart excerpt*

Number of selections required: 1.

Le nozze di Figaro Act 2 finale

Così fan tutte Act 1 finale

Operatic selections*

Number of selections required: 2.

“Du bist der Lenz” from Die Walküre

“Sein wir wieder gut” (Komponist) from Ariadne auf Naxos

“Mab, la reine des mensonges” from Roméo et Juliette

“Cortigiani, vil razza dannata” from Rigoletto

Headshot

Headshot*

HEADSHOT: Files must be less than 2MB and in the .jpg/.jpeg format. Your filename must contain your full name and may not contain any special characters (ampersands, apostrophes, etc.)

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Payment Details

Payment Instructions

Please note that the application fee is not refundable in any circumstances. Submission of an application does not guarantee an audition.
If you believe that your fee should have been waived, please contact HGO at studio@houstongrandopera.org.